New exhibition director for PPMA packaging shows

Liz Finlay is appointed Exhibition Director for the Reed Exhibitions Industrial Group Portfolio, which includes the PPMA Show, Packaging Innovation Show, Total Processing and Packaging and Interplas

Current Exhibition Director Ian Crawford has been promoted to Group Exhibition Director with additional responsibility for Reed's aerospace events as well as its industrial shows.

An industrial chemist by training, Liz Finlay has 25 years of experience in senior sales and marketing roles.

She spent 15 years with Electrolube, rising to become Deputy Managing Director and also Sales and Marketing Director of the holding company, HK Wentworth.

Prior to that, she had a variety of technical service, sales and marketing roles in the industrial and packaging adhesives market, working for major players National Starch and Chemical and Swift Adhesives.

"We are delighted to welcome Liz to the team," comments Ian Crawford.

"Her knowledge of our markets, and her experiences as both an exhibitor and visitor, will be invaluable in ensuring we deliver exhibitions that truly meet the needs of the industries they serve".

Further details of the PPMA Show 2008 and Interplas 2008 (both being held at the NEC from 30th September - 2nd October) are available from Liz Finlay.

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